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- 3409 N Hullen St, Metairie, LA 70002
About Dr. Caplan
Daniel I. Caplan, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Metairie, LA specializing in ophthalmology. Daniel trained at Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. Medicare claims data shows Daniel provided 2,305 services to 1,663 patients. The services billed most often include photography of the retina, established patient complete exam of visual system, and measurement of retinal and optic nerve function. This provider record is associated with NPI 1407916927.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (504) 888-2600
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3409 N HULLEN ST
Metairie, LA 70002
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,305 services · 1,663 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
33 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
68 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
545 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
530 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
263 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
184 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
167 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
103 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
97 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
53 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Metairie 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at Tulane University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Daniel I. Caplan specialize in?
Daniel I. Caplan is an eye doctor in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
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Where is Daniel I. Caplan located?
Daniel I. Caplan is listed at 3409 N Hullen St, Metairie, LA 70002. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Daniel I. Caplan's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 888-2600. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Daniel I. Caplan?
Daniel I. Caplan's National Provider Identifier is 1407916927. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Daniel I. Caplan train?
Daniel I. Caplan attended Tulane University School of Medicine, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Daniel I. Caplan have?
Daniel I. Caplan has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Daniel I. Caplan do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Daniel I. Caplan performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Daniel I. Caplan's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Daniel I. Caplan. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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